John P. Gluck

In his September 2016 New York Times Op Ed, bioethicist and former animal researcher John Gluck wrote: "There is no research more valuable than our own integrity and ethical coherence, and our treatment of animals is a direct reflection of our values toward life and one another."

In my experience, it's rare to find scientists who are open to taking about the motivations and consequences of using animals in invasive research. After I read his op ed, I reached out to see if Dr. Gluck might be open to sharing his experiences an interview, and it was refreshing to not only be invited to his home for a conversation, but to have the privilege of his generous honesty as we explored the difficult terrain of animal experimentation.